ALS 5211

Career Readiness: Engaged Learning for CALS Professional Master's Students

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

This course will provide CALS professional master's students with career readiness, an integral part of achieving success upon degree completion. Career readiness can be defined as the attainment and demonstration of competencies that broadly prepare graduates for a successful career transition. This course will be taught with the Engaged Learning framework, which will give students the opportunity to integrate professional development skills into career and life experiences. Students will engage in interactive sessions covering various topics crucial to career readiness, including goal-setting strategies, networking techniques, strengths identification, application materials preparation, interviewing tactics, and negotiation skills. Additionally, students will participate in mock interviews and information interviews to refine their communication skills. Throughout the course, students will have opportunities to network with alumni, faculty, and industry professionals, fostering mutually beneficial relationships that can enhance their career prospects. By actively participating in this course and utilizing the resources provided, student will develop the confidence and readiness to navigate the complexities of the job market and embark on successful career paths.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: CALS professional master's students. Other graduate students may register with permission of instructor.

• Identify and effectively articulate their professional strengths, skills, and career goals.
• Craft customized and professional resumes, cover letters and linkedin profiles, using interests and strengths identified through self-assessment.
• Develop personalized job search plans aligned with their career timelines.
• Utilize effective networking strategies, tools, and identify networking opportunities with alumni and potential employers.
• Demonstrate proficiency in interviewing skills.
• Employ negotiation techniques when evaluating job offers and salary packages using decision-making frameworks.
• Reflect professionalism through integrity, responsibility, and self-awareness in all aspects of their career pursuits.

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